Are You Ready?

Article 66(D) has had a dramatic impact on free speech in Myanmar. The law is frequently used by the powerful to silence dissent, and with more than 100 cases filed, its chilling effect on free expression is widespread.

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Are You Ready is a short animated film that provides an overview of Myanmar's Article 66(D) of the 2013 Telecommunication Law. It describes the impact on freedom of expression in Myanmar, and how people's digital rights are being violated.

The film showcases how authorities abuse the law to avoid and repress dissent.

While the article has primarily been used to penalise dissenters, its ambiguity means it can also be used to target anyone.

A collaborative project of EngageMedia and Myanmar digital rights activists, Are You Readylaunched in December of 2018 in Yangon, and has been screened at the Myanmar Digital Rights Forum.

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